Horoscope - January 14, 2001

Traditions are honored as the Capricorn moon smiles on our interest in paying homage to our influences. The holiday work is far from over, but a sense of purpose prevails that makes it seem less like work. Relationships feel more grounded and firm in their dynamic realms. There is a constancy of emotion so focused and serious that flirting holds little appeal.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Are you experiencing the day-after-Christmas letdown? That goes away once you hit the mall. Reward yourself. Life is too short to bicker over trifles. Be sensitive to people’s words; red between the lines for the hidden meaning.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your version of the truth, and someone else’s, can both exist in harmony. Be willing to see all sides, and a conflict avoids you. Your kids need something special from you now. A doting partner brings plenty of love and comfort.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Get rid of old possessions that someone else could make good use of. Good vibrations over the phone lead to memorable in-person meetings. The outside world is overwhelming, but your home is comforting, it’s even sexy.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll obtain financial gain through imagination and creativity – don’t buy what everyone else is buying! One of your greatest strengths is your ability to confront and channel powerful emotions. A prophetic vision will come true.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s something to let go of in the final days of this year, leading to a fresh beginning in 2001. Weed out the fair-weather friends from the good ones. Independence has to be earned, life will not simply hand it to you. So, go get it!

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 14). A sophisticated sweetie is just your style over the rest of the holiday season, and you’ll want to please this person all year long. Couples will grow richer in commitment with new shared goals, which are much too big to accomplish alone. Once April hits, go for the publicity, and tell people about your ideas. Your lucky love signs are Cancer and Virgo. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 32, 19, 35 and 23.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be happier at home if you beautify your environment. Relationships work better because you plan ahead. Assertiveness surely pays off. Your social life is a sheer pleasure, especially if you’re willing to extend yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Mental sharpness is yours to command. It’s surprising how much you can get done when you list things in order of priority. Because you appreciate another’s humor, they see you for the first time. Your travel plans finally shape up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Listen. By trying to understand someone’s problem, you’ll come out as the big winner. Action and success go hand in hand, but hesitation and failure do, too. Genuine attempts at reconciliation will succeed if you rid yourself of pride.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Innovative ideas and projects can be pushed. People respond to enthusiasm and want to be convinced of your point of view. Any tendency toward extravagance could threaten your financial stability; keep track.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Speak your mind. Back up thoughts with deeds. The fact that disappointments hurt you makes you more desirable than appearing to have a tough exterior. You have stellar luck when your mind and body are in tune.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your mind continues to buzz with breakthrough ideas. You make headway in your career goals with the information you absorb about the world during downtime. Let your recent generosity and consideration speak for itself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Following tradition blindly is not in your best interest. Small acts of kindness are rewarded in an indirect way. Your creative drive is most fruitful when pressures are eliminated. Relaxation in an alpha state reveals hidden layers of insight.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION – PART ONE: How do you set – and keep – goals worth striving for in 2001? Aries: The "A" in type-A personality may as well stand for Aries. You’ve always got a ton of get-it-done energy and love to achieve. The challenge for you is in choosing goals that are worthy of the amount of effort you’ll undoubtedly put into attaining them. One way to narrow the field is the eliminate all of the "should dos" from your lengthy list, and concentrate on the top two, totally inspiring life-changing resolutions. Taurus: The simpler, the better. Focusing on one goal that will make a hundred smaller aspects of life fall right into place keeps you motivated. You are already a master of making baby steps add up to grand accomplishments, but when you are certain that you’re life will be more luxurious when this one goal is attained, your success is ensured. Gemini: Talking and dreaming about what you want is always preferred to writing things down. You’re a social creature and can use this to your advantage by building some accountability into what you tell people you are going to do. Ask reliable friends to check back with you. More tomorrow!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Handsome leading man Denzel Washington has the world on a string in 2001. Not only will his acting career continue to bring mega-box office results, but he’ll prove to be a promising directing talent, as well. Whether working behind the scenes, or starring in them, Capricorn – the most ambitious sign of the zodiac – can’t help but make a goal of the next rung up the career ladder. Capricorns like Denzel keep climbing!

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson